Energy

Our barristers have significant experience acting on behalf of clients involved in the energy sector.
They combine expert knowledge of energy issues with expertise in commercial law, planning, infrastructure, environmental law, and property, to offer clients practical and comprehensive advice and representation.

The team advises and represents promoters of and objectors to energy proposals as well as other parties involved in the energy sector such as funders, engineers and contractors. Our barristers have a wealth of experience advising on projects for the generation and transmission of energy relating to all fuel sources including nuclear and the necessary transmission facilities including power lines and transformers.

Renewable energy is a particular area of expertise, with team members regularly appearing in the High Court and at inquiries in relation to wind, solar energy and energy from waste projects.

Our barristers can also advise on issues such as financing and procurement, as well as broader regulatory issues such as health and safety.

A large team of our barristers were recently involved in the high profile planning inquiries in respect of two Cuadrilla sites for hydraulic fracturing in Lancashire.

Our expertise covers:
• Infrastructure
• Planning
• Property
• Environmental issues
• Regulation
• Financing